Abstract: A method for performing optical signal and beam distribution in a heterodyne interferometer. A planar lightwave circuit is provided including a plurality of waveguide optical transmission elements and an input coupler and an output coupler arranged along the optical transmission elements. Optical pathlengths of the transmission elements are matched between the input coupler and the output coupler to compensate for thermal effects. Reference and measurement optical phases are determined employing the input coupler and the output coupler.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lifting the tabs of a protective seal with edges embedded in a laminate. The base of the device has an annular top having a plurality of cartridge receiving apertures spaced equally from one another. Each hole receives a tab engagement assembly comprising a cartridge, a spring, and a finger have an abutment surface. The finger is pivotally fastened at one end within the slot of the cartridge and is biased away from the cartridge by the spring. When the base is placed in proximate relationship with the laminate seal patch secured to the substrate, the rotating base causes the abutment surfaces of the fingers to drag across the periphery of the laminate seal in a circular motion. The stresses created on the tabs of the protective seal cause the embedded edges to be lifted. The lifted tabs are accessible to the end user and the protective seals may be easily peeled from the substrate when desired by the end user.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for efficiently generating a number of icons. The system includes a computer system having a processor electrically coupled to a local interface and a memory electrically coupled to the local interface. The computer system is employed to execute a software application that includes imaging logic. The imaging logic is, therefore, stored on the memory and executed by the processor. The imaging logic preferably includes modified image encoding logic to generate at least one modified raw icon from a base image object. The base image object includes at least one first indicator region filled with a first indicator color, and the modified raw icon(s) include at least one second indicator region filled with a second indicator color. The shape of the second indicator region corresponds to or is identical to a shape of the at least one first indicator region.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lifting the tabs of a protective seal with edges embedded in a laminate. The base of the device has an annular top having a plurality of cartridge receiving apertures spaced equally from one another. Each hole receives a tab engagement assembly comprising a cartridge, a spring, and a finger have an abutment surface. The finger is pivotally fastened at one end within the slot of the cartridge and is biased away from the cartridge by the spring. When the base is placed in proximate relationship with the laminate seal patch secured to the substrate, the rotating base causes the abutment surfaces of the fingers to drag across the periphery of the laminate seal in a circular motion. The stresses created on the tabs of the protective seal cause the embedded edges to be lifted. The lifted tabs are accessible to the end user and the protective seals may be easily peeled from the substrate when desired by the end user.

Abstract: A software product tests and monitors an Internet server system. Advantageously, the software product communicates with a web browser without the need for other client software to configure transactions. The user of the web browser is guided through web pages to record, edit, and playback transactions. Recording may occur over a secure connection. The software product performs automated tests using the transactions in addition to measuring both system performance data and business performance data. The software product generates alarms when thresholds are exceeded. The test data, performance data, and alarms are correlated in time and presented graphically to the user.

Abstract: An apparatus and method providing flexible message differentiation of localized terms utilizing a resource bundle generator. In particular, the apparatus and method are accomplished by having a system and method for term localization differentiation. The message differentiation apparatus and method utilize a second key to assist the resource bundle generator in the localization of the input string. The second key should be descriptive and provide some context of the string to be translated. If the string being localized is a message, the second key should characterize the string in the proper context.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lifting the tabs of a protective seal with edges embedded in a laminate. The base of the device has an annular top having a plurality of cartridge receiving apertures spaced equally from one another. Each hole receives a tab engagement assembly comprising a cartridge, a spring, and a finger have an abutment surface. The finger is pivotally fastened at one end within the slot of the cartridge and is biased away from the cartridge by the spring. When the base is placed in proximate relationship with the laminate seal patch secured to the substrate, the rotating base causes the abutment surfaces of the fingers to drag across the periphery of the laminate seal in a circular motion. The stresses created on the tabs of the protective seal cause the embedded edges to be lifted. The lifted tabs are accessible to the end user and the protective seals may be easily peeled from the substrate when desired by the end user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate or aqueous flowable compositions of the low-melting dinitroaniline pesticide, pendimethalin, in combination with secondary herbicide(s) melting at temperatures greater than 70.degree. C. or herbicides which are water soluble. Uniquely, pendimethalin may be present in the compositions of the invention in a ratio of orange crystal form to yellow crystal form of 4:96, up to totally orange crystal form. Additionally are provided methods for preparing the compositions containing pendimethalin alone or in combination with the secondary herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate or aqueous flowable compositions of the low-melting dinitroaniline pesticide, pendimethalin, in combination with secondary herbicide(s) melting at temperatures greater than 70.degree. C. or herbicides which are water soluble. Uniquely, pendimethalin may be present in the compositions of the invention in a ratio of orange crystal form to yellow crystal form of 4:96, up to totally orange crystal form. Additionally are provided methods for preparing the compositions containing pendimethalin alone or in combination with the secondary herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate or aqueous flowable compositions of the low-melting dinitroaniline pesticide, pendimethalin, alone or in combination with secondary pesticide(s) melting at temperatures greater than 70.degree. C. or pesticides which are water soluble. Additionally are provided methods for preparing the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides chemically and physically stable pesticidal aqueous flowable compositions and a method for their preparation.

Abstract: An aquarium heating system utilizes a conductive coating on an aquarium glass viewing window to heat the aquarium water. The conductive coating is transparent and is disposed on the surface of at least one viewing window. A voltage is supplied to the conductive coating under control of a power supply which operates to maintain the water at a constant temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel insecticidal aqueous-based microemulsion compositions and methods for controlling insects with said aqueous-based microemulsions. The microemulsions of the present invention contain a synthetic pyrethroid or organophosphate insecticide, a certain surfactant blend, microemulsion adjuvants such as antifoamers, antifreezing agents, thickeners and preservatives and provide thermodynamically, stable compositions uniquely suited for ultra-low volume (ULV) applications in combatting insect pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate or aqueous flowable compositions of the low-melting dinitroaniline pesticide, pendimethalin, alone or in combination with secondary pesticide(s) melting at temperatures greater than 70.degree. C. or pesticides which are water soluble. Additionally are provided methods for preparing the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate compositions of the low-melting pesticide pendimethalin, alone or in combination with secondary pesticides which are water soluble or have melting points greater than 70.degree. C. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of these compositions. Uniquely, pendimethalin may be present in the compositions of the invention in a ratio of orange crystal form to yellow crystal form of 4:96 up to totally orange crystal form.